Ardbeg Uigeadail Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Product Description

Ardbeg Uigeadail Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky: Peat Smoke Meets Sherry-Cask Richness

Ardbeg Uigeadail (pronounced “Oog-a-dal”) is the Islay distillery’s special vatting, launched in 2003, that marries Ardbeg’s deep, smoky character with the luscious, raisin-like tones of old ex-sherry casks. It’s named for Loch Uigeadail, the peat-laden water source behind Ardbeg, and the name is Gaelic for “a dark, mysterious place.” The brand calls it a marriage of sweetness, spice, and deep smokiness.

The whisky is a vatting of malts matured in ex-bourbon American oak casks and ex-Oloroso sherry casks, and it carries no age statement. It’s bottled at 54.2% ABV, non-chill-filtered, which the brand says retains maximum flavor and gives more body and depth. It’s the Ardbeg Committee’s favorite, and Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible named it World Whisky of the Year in 2009.

What’s in the Bottle

• Islay single malt Scotch whisky, no age statement
• A vatting of ex-bourbon and ex-Oloroso sherry casks
• Non-chill-filtered, deepest gold in color
• 54.2% ABV (108.4 proof), 750ml
• Water from Loch Uigeadail

Tasting Notes

From Ardbeg’s own notes.

Colour: Deepest gold.

Aroma: A mix of warm Christmas cake, walnut oil, and parma violets, with fresh ocean spice, cedar, and pine needles, and a smoldering coal fire and well-oiled leather.

Palate: Full-flavored and rich, with winter spices, honey-glazed smoked food, chewy toffee, and a distinctly smoky Ardbeg depth. Reviewers add orange, dark chocolate, and sea salt.

Finish: Lingering raisin, mocha, and aromatic smoke.

Ardbeg sums it up in three words: treacle, bacon, bonfires.

Food Pairings

The smoke and sherry pair well with smoked salmon, blue cheese, and dark chocolate. It also goes with Christmas cake, grilled steak, and charred sausages.

Serving Suggestions

Sip it neat in a tulip glass, and add a few drops of water to open the fruit and soften the smoke. At 54.2%, it’s strong, so pour small. It makes a bold smoky Old Fashioned, but it’s best sipped.

Frequently Asked Questions

What proof is it? 108.4 proof (54.2% ABV).

Is it peated? Yes, it’s heavily peated and smoky, like all Ardbeg.

How do I pronounce it? “Oog-a-dal.”

What casks does it use? Ex-bourbon barrels and ex-Oloroso sherry casks.

Is it chill-filtered? No.

Does it have an age statement? No.

Is it a good gift? Yes, for peat and sherry fans.

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Shop the full Ardbeg collection for more Islay bottles, or browse our Scotch Whisky collection.

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